Mithqal and Gold

Explore the history and significance of mithqal in gold trade throughout Arab heritage and beyond.

Exploring the Value of Mithqal

Discover the rich history of mithqal and gold's significance in trade and culture.

Several coins are placed on a textured surface near a window, capturing a bright, sunlit environment. The primary focus is on a coin from the United Arab Emirates, displaying Arabic script. The background features a blurred cityscape with tall buildings visible through the window.

Several coins are placed on a textured surface near a window, capturing a bright, sunlit environment. The primary focus is on a coin from the United Arab Emirates, displaying Arabic script. The background features a blurred cityscape with tall buildings visible through the window.

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Mithqal History

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Gold bars are stacked on a surface covered with one-dollar bills. The gold bars have a reflective and polished surface, indicating purity and value.

Gold bars are stacked on a surface covered with one-dollar bills. The gold bars have a reflective and polished surface, indicating purity and value.

A close-up view of a gold-colored coin with intricate carvings and an embossed design featuring a stylized cross and abstract elements. The coin rests on a textured, dark, wooden surface.

A close-up view of a gold-colored coin with intricate carvings and an embossed design featuring a stylized cross and abstract elements. The coin rests on a textured, dark, wooden surface.

A collection of gold items including stacked Canadian maple leaf coins and several half-ounce fine gold bars labeled 'Credit Suisse' in protective packaging laid on a flat surface.

A collection of gold items including stacked Canadian maple leaf coins and several half-ounce fine gold bars labeled 'Credit Suisse' in protective packaging laid on a flat surface.

Hands typing on a laptop keyboard with an open webpage displaying information about buying precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. The screen shows an image of gold bars arranged in a pattern. The background consists of a wooden floor with a distressed look.

Hands typing on a laptop keyboard with an open webpage displaying information about buying precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. The screen shows an image of gold bars arranged in a pattern. The background consists of a wooden floor with a distressed look.